ZOOLOGY 105 - Laboratory Safety Quiz

The most important safety rule in the laboratory is:

• Wearing fashionable clothes

• Talking to your classmates

• Following the teacher's instructions

• Eating your lunch

Which of the following is NOT proper laboratory attire?

• Lab coat/gown

• Closed-toe shoes

• Gloves

• Jewelries

What must NOT be included in your dissection kit?

• Scalpel w/ blade

• Probes

• Needles

• Forceps

Which piece of equipment is used to magnify small objects?

• Beaker

• Microscope

• Bunsen burner

• Forceps

When handling chemicals and reagent you should:

• Leave it unattended

• Wear gloves

• Light it with a match or lighter

• Use it to dry surfaces

Which is the proper disposal of biological waste not including:

• Throwing it in the designate trash bin

• Labelling it when disposed

• Autoclaving or incinerating it

• Leaving it on the lab bench

In case of a chemical spill, you should:

• Ignore it

• Try to clean it up yourself

• Inform the teacher immediately

• Taste the chemical

The best way to prevent contamination in the laboratory is to:

• Share equipment with your classmates

• Wash your hands regularly

• Leave the lab messy

• Ignore safety protocols

Spraying perfumes and applying make up inside the laboratory is advisable

• True

• False

Which is not a reason why we should observe the Laboratory Safety Protocols?

• Ensuring accurate results

• Prevention of accidents

• Protecting data and information

• Protecting oneself and others